A Magneto-Electric Device for Fluid Pipelines with Vibration Damping and Vibration Energy Harvesting

• Published in: Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) Vol. 24; no. 16; p. 5334
• Main Authors: Wang, Yi-Ren, Huang, Po-Chuan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 17.08.2024; MDPI
• Subjects: Alternative energy; Behavior; Deformation; Efficiency; Energy conversion; Flow velocity; fluid–structure interaction; magnetic dipole–dipole interactions (MDDIs); method of multiple scales; Partial differential equations; piezoelectric energy conversion; Vibration analysis; vibration energy harvesting system; method of multiple scales; piezoelectric energy conversion; fluid–structure interaction; magnetic dipole–dipole interactions (MDDIs); vibration energy harvesting system
• ISSN: 1424-8220; 1424-8220
• DOI: 10.3390/s24165334

This study introduces an innovative energy harvesting system designed for industrial applications such as fluid pipelines, air conditioning ducts, sewer systems, and subsea oil pipelines. The system integrates magneto-electric flow coupling and utilizes a dynamic vibration absorber (DVA) to mitigate the vibrations induced by fluid flow while simultaneously harvesting energy through magnetic dipole–dipole interactions in a vibration energy harvester (VEH). The theoretical models, based on Hamilton’s Principle and the Biot–Savart Law, were validated through comprehensive experiments. The results indicate the superior performance of the small-magnet system over the large-magnet system in both damping and power generation. The study analyzed the frequency response and energy conversion efficiency across different parameters, including the DVA mass, spring constant, and placement location. The experimental findings demonstrated significant vibration reduction and increased voltage output, validating the theoretical model. This research offers new avenues for energy harvesting systems in pipeline infrastructures, potentially enhancing energy efficiency and structural integrity.